Section 12804.8 Of Article 3. Issuance And Renewal Of Licenses From California Vehicle Code >> Division 6. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 3.
12804.8
. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
department may conduct studies to develop and identify examinations
and tests, to more accurately identify persons who, due to physical
or mental factors, or both, are not competent or qualified to safely
operate a motor vehicle.
(b) In addition to any other tests or examinations required under
this code, the department may require any person applying for an
original driver's license or renewal of a driver's license, or any
person subject to reexamination under Section 13801, to submit to one
or more tests or examinations which are part of a study.
(c) The results and information obtained during the study, through
the tests and examinations specified in subdivision (a), shall be
used only to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the tests and
examinations and to select tests and examinations for use by the
department, and for no other purpose. The results of the tests are
confidential and shall not be disclosed to any person.
(d) No public entity or employee shall be liable for any loss,
detriment, or injury resulting directly or indirectly from the
department's acts or failure to act on information received through
the studies.